Pocket Guide: Asheville Biltmore 2 stars Green/Sustainable Hotels

Commissioned by George Vanderbilt II and completed in 1895 south of downtown Asheville, the Biltmore Estate took inspiration from European mansions. The grounds contain their own village, shops, and a restaurant. Visitors can now tour or stay at the Biltmore house to gain a sense of what life was like for the Vanderbilts during America's Gilded Age.